UofSC Academic Advisors Weekly Update
September 27, 2021
Spring 2022 Self Service Carolina
Sent on behalf of Elaine Belesky, Office of the Registrar
Self-Service Carolina is active for Spring 2022.  Time tickets and advisement holds have been loaded. Advisement holds can removed. Overrides can be processed. Note: Max hours cannot be updated until the student attempts registration in SSC. If updated before the student attempts to register, the system will reset it each evening.
Grade Forgiveness
Sent on behalf of Elaine Belesky, Office of the Registrar
Grade forgiveness provides students with a second chance at success. Encourage students to complete the grade forgiveness application only after the final grade for the second attempt is posted and visible on their transcript.  
Graduation with Leadership Distinction Alumni Panel
Sent on behalf of Sarah Matthews, Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning
Students interested in Graduation with Leadership Distinction can hear directly from GLD alumni on Tuesday, October 12, 6-7pm via Zoom. This is their opportunity to hear about what it was like, lessons learned, and the value of GLD. All UofSC students at Columbia and Palmetto College Campuses are encouraged to attend this free event.
Registration is required by 10/11 and a Zoom link will be sent the day of the event. https://bit.ly/GLDAlumniPanel
UofSC Institutional Academic Advising Awards - Nominations Open
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
Nominations are now being accepted for the new UofSC Institutional Academic Advising Awards.

Awards recognize the exemplary work being done by UofSC staff & faculty to support student success and retention through academic advising.

Visit the Academic Advisor Awards webpage to learn more about the six award categories and to submit a nomination. Nominations will be accepted through October 8, 2021.

If you are interested in serving as an award reviewer, please contact Jane Bouknight (jane.bouknight@sc.edu). Award reviewers will review and provide feedback on nomination packet submissions for selected awards.
Upcoming Advisor Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Sent on behalf of the University Advising Center
There are over 20 advisor training & PD opportunities this fall. For most events, you have the option to join in-person or online via Microsoft Teams. Check out the Fall 2021 Advisor Training & PD Events Calendar to register to attend.

Below are the events happening in the next two weeks. Click on the event name to learn more & register:
New Classes Added
New Classes are regularly added to the schedule. View a complete class listing on the 'New Classes Added' document.
Show your Appreciation!
Do you know an Academic Advisor who is providing extraordinary advising service to students?

Recognize and show your appreciation for them through the Academic Advisor Appreciation program by submitting the online Academic Advisor Appreciation form.

Advisors who receive an AAA card are eligible to receive a gift card.
The Academic Advisor Spotlight recognizes the outstanding work of academic advisors, advising units, or advising support staff who contribute to academic advising efforts campus-wide.

Know an advisor or advising unit providing outstanding service to undergraduate students? Nominate an advisor for recognition in the next installment of the Advisor Spotlight.
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